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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.98, 358.62 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.98, 358.62 and 166.80 is: 230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.98 : 358.62 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.98/358.62 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.98x = 358.62 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.98x = 59,817.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,817.82/259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.09

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